I have checked the history books I have and find that Ladislaus Madarasz came to the US from Hungary with Francis Varga, a young attorney. Ladislaus was the Secretary of State in the Province........I will read more and send you a sketch of what is written. He is mentioned in both the Down 100 Years book and one written by historian and Leon resident Himena Hoffman. They settled in Decatur County in an area they named New Buda in honor of the capital in the homeland. New Buda the home of the refugees, was established on land to which the government gave the Hungarians an option. MOre later. from Irma ----- Original Message ----- From: Dennis Pedersen To: overwi@lisco.com Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 8:15 AM Subject: Down 100 years Referring to your e-mail "on donw 100 years" ---Could you tell me if there is any specific referrence to the Madarasz family? My grandmother, Flora M. Madarasz was born in Leon in 1871 and her father Ladislaus came to Decatur County about 1851. I would sure appreciate any information you could give me. Thanks Dennis Pedersen